Is Coffee As Dehydrating As Some People Say?
For years, experts have debated over how much coffee dehydrates people. According to Cleveland Clinic, caffeine is a mild diuretic that causes the body to lose water. But how much water do people lose from coffee?
Daniel Vigil, an associate clinical professor of family medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, says you don’t lose too much water. Your body still absorbs some water when you drink coffee. That said, if you’re already dehydrated, coffee isn’t the best choice. Opt for an electrolyte drink or plain water.
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